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Zellay Family History

Zellay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zellar, Zella, Zeller, Kallay, Pella, Kelly, Sella, Tella, Bellas

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Where is the Zellay family from?

You can see how Zellay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zellay family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellay's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Zellay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zellay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Zellay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Zellay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Zellay. For the veterans among your Zellay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Zellay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zellay in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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